I'm 4 months post op and think I have inverted v deformity, no one else can notice it so I'd rather not have revision surgery, but was wondering if it will get worse? I also think I may have had the deformity pre- op? Is this possible? I will post an before and after picture.
Answer: Inverted V deformity If you notice carefully even on your preop photo there is a similar appearance to an open roof like deformity. It has not changed and it is early to tell if there might be any worsening. Give it at least a year before contemplating any intervention. RegardsDr. Janjua
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Answer: Inverted V deformity If you notice carefully even on your preop photo there is a similar appearance to an open roof like deformity. It has not changed and it is early to tell if there might be any worsening. Give it at least a year before contemplating any intervention. RegardsDr. Janjua
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July 26, 2017
Answer: Inverted V Deformity Post Rhinoplasty Inverted V deformity is caused by the collapse of the upper lateral cartilages. If you imagine the nose like the A-frame of a house where the peaks of the roof are falling against the main support beam. This can be caused by over reduction of the nose, weakening of the attachments of the upper lateral cartilages, or as a result of scar contracture with time in someone with very long upper lateral cartilages and short nasal bones. It generally gets somewhat worse over time (a year or more) and then stops and does not progress. You appear to have indentations along the sidewalls of the nose preop that are still there postop. It is questionable whether you have inverted V deformity at all but it is best to be diagnosed by physical exam. If the situation is barely noticeable to you or your friends, and you have no breathing difficulties, really nothing need be done. Fillers can be used to camouflage those depressions if they bother you. Of course, revision rhinoplasty is an option but may be too extreme for a person who is generally happy.
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July 26, 2017
Answer: Inverted V Deformity Post Rhinoplasty Inverted V deformity is caused by the collapse of the upper lateral cartilages. If you imagine the nose like the A-frame of a house where the peaks of the roof are falling against the main support beam. This can be caused by over reduction of the nose, weakening of the attachments of the upper lateral cartilages, or as a result of scar contracture with time in someone with very long upper lateral cartilages and short nasal bones. It generally gets somewhat worse over time (a year or more) and then stops and does not progress. You appear to have indentations along the sidewalls of the nose preop that are still there postop. It is questionable whether you have inverted V deformity at all but it is best to be diagnosed by physical exam. If the situation is barely noticeable to you or your friends, and you have no breathing difficulties, really nothing need be done. Fillers can be used to camouflage those depressions if they bother you. Of course, revision rhinoplasty is an option but may be too extreme for a person who is generally happy.
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July 26, 2017
Answer: Inverted V Yes you have a mild inverted V deformity and it appears like it was present before surgery. It may be caused by prior trauma. Sometimes fillers can be used to reduce their appearance. A formal correction would involve a rhinoplasty revision with cartilage grafts.
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July 26, 2017
Answer: Inverted V Yes you have a mild inverted V deformity and it appears like it was present before surgery. It may be caused by prior trauma. Sometimes fillers can be used to reduce their appearance. A formal correction would involve a rhinoplasty revision with cartilage grafts.
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July 26, 2017
Answer: Inverted V deformity You may have a slight inverted V deformity. If it progresses and you feel you want it corrected than a revision may be necessary. You would have to wait a year from your previous surgery to allow for the tissues to be pliable.
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July 26, 2017
Answer: Inverted V deformity You may have a slight inverted V deformity. If it progresses and you feel you want it corrected than a revision may be necessary. You would have to wait a year from your previous surgery to allow for the tissues to be pliable.
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July 27, 2017
Answer: Inverted V deformity Inverted V deformity can occur sometimes when the middle third of the nose collapses in more than the upper nasal bones.. There are a variety of causes and sometimes it can be congenital. Your before and after pics look similar to me so it is hard to give you a definitive answer. Revisions are usually considered after a year and at that time if it still bothers you you should have it evaluated.
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July 27, 2017
Answer: Inverted V deformity Inverted V deformity can occur sometimes when the middle third of the nose collapses in more than the upper nasal bones.. There are a variety of causes and sometimes it can be congenital. Your before and after pics look similar to me so it is hard to give you a definitive answer. Revisions are usually considered after a year and at that time if it still bothers you you should have it evaluated.
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